March 8 to 12 is Classified School Employee Week in Washington

Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire has declared that March 8 to 12 is Classified School Employee Week in Washington.

"These dedicated individuals deserve recognition and thanks for the outstanding work they are doing for this state, their communities and the children enrolled in Washington's public schools," Gregoire said in a proclamation announcing the week of recognition.

Washington has nearly 50,000 classified school employees, according to the proclamation.